Masa Ishida is a tri-sector space ecosystem leader based in Japan who bridges policy, industry, and capital to drive collective progress. As Co-founder and CEO of SPACETIDE, he leads cross-industry initiatives including APAC’s leading space conference since 2015. He also serves as Program Director of Japan’s Space Strategy Fund, directing a USD 7 billion national investment program that accelerates advanced technology development and industry growth. In addition, he is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Future of Space Economy Executive Champions and the Seraphim’s Global Space Futures Advisory Council.
